Summer Camp
Camp will be offered M-TH from 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM select weeks June through August for ages 5-7 and 8-12. Preschool Chickadee Camp for ages 3.5-4 is offered M-W 8:30-11:30am. Camp T-Shirt included for Chickadee, Sparrow, and Falcon Campers. Family Adventure Camp is a 3 hour day camp for all ages to attend with a parent on select weeks of the summer.
Summer Camp at Forest School
Camp is a whole week immersed in the beauty of nature at forest school. Participants will learn how to use special forest school tools, work on nature handicrafts and learn about the world around them as they explore the forest, creeks, wetlands and prairies through unique topics and activities each week. Choose to attend with your child, or drop off your child daily for an unforgettable week of fun!
Camp Themes
Tools & Tinkering
June 8-11
Campers become makers and builders as they design, test, and create using real tools and natural materials. Sticks, logs, rope, hammers and loose parts turn into inventions, structures, and contraptions as kids tinker, problem solve, and proudly bring their ideas to life.
Creek Keepers
June 15-18
Campers explore the creek through careful wading, building, and discovery while learning how water shapes the land and supports life. Using tools, observation, and guided play, kids search for minnows and crayfish, build dams and channels, and develop confidence moving safely and respectfully through flowing water.
Living Off the Land
June 22-25
Step into the world of homesteaders and pioneers as campers learn how families once relied on the land for food, shelter, and survival. Through hands on skills like gardening, simple tool use, food preparation play, and studying animal resources, kids discover timeless practices we still use today to live off the land.
Wild World Cup
June 29-July 2
The forest becomes the field as campers compete in nature inspired challenges from around the globe. Through team games, obstacle courses, and ecosystem adventures, kids explore wild habitats while learning how cooperation makes both teams and nature stronger.
Trail Trackers
July 13-16
Every footprint tells a story. Campers follow tracks, investigate scat, search for nests, and decode signs left behind on muddy trails and creek banks. This week sharpens observation skills and turns the forest into a living mystery waiting to be solved.
Wildcraft & Woodland Survival
July 20-23
Campers use forest materials to create both practical and artistic projects, weaving cordage, crafting simple tools, building shelters, and shaping items from sticks, bark, clay, and fibers. Through gathering, building, and hands on problem solving, kids learn how people have long relied on the woods for daily life and survival.
Ancient Worlds
July 27-30
Step back in time as campers dig, build, and imagine life long ago. Fossils, rocks, dinosaur tracks, and shifting landscapes spark curiosity as kids explore how the world looked before us and how plants and animals have changed across time.
Fire, Light & Energy
Aug 3-6
Warmth, glow, and wonder fill this week as campers explore sunlight, shadows, heat, and fire through guided play and experiments. Kids learn respect for powerful elements while discovering how people use fire, light and energy to survive and thrive outdoors.
Chickadee Camp
Our preschool campers will get to foster a connection with nature, practice teamwork, social skills, and get comfortable in a drop-off setting before school begins. Campers must be 40 months and potty trained to participate. Pack a snack and a change of clothes, mud and creek-play are summer highlights at forest school.
Ages 3-4
$165 weekly
M-W 8:30-11:30
Sparrow Camp
Our sparrow campers will love what we have planned for them at forest school this summer! They will get to practice independence and build confidence through new experiences and activities each day of camp. Pack a lunch and a change of clothes, mud and creek-play are summer highlights at forest school.
Ages 5-7
$318 weekly
M-TH 8:30-1:30
Falcon Camp
The Falcon campers will get to practice leadership, independence, empathy, and curiosity as they learn to utilize new tools, and how to survive in the forest. Campers will hone in on new skills as they practice new skills and handicrafts, and explore the beautiful world around them.
Ages 8-12
$318 weekly
M-TH 8:30-1:30
Family Camp
A fun, summer version of family lab, family adventure camp will take place for 3 hours from M-TH on select weeks of the summer. Play in the forest, study a nature topic, do handicrafts together, learn how to use special forest school tools and pack a picnic lunch. Catered to ages 3-10, this camp welcomes family members of all ages for a flat fee per family. Parent participation is required.
$185 weekly
M-TH 9:30-12:30
All Ages
FAQs
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Our ratio for preschool campers is 1 teacher for every 5 students with a maximum class size of 10. Our sparrow and falcon campers also have a class size of 10 with 1-2 teachers
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This program will meet at our private 50 acre forest school site in Mokena, IL with access to our heated schoolhouse building during inclement weather.
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Free Haven is a Christian school. We teach from a biblical worldview, acknowledge God as the creator of all things, read and memorize scripture from the bible, and pray before meals.
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Yes! Email theresa@freehavenfs.com with the name of the children you’re registering. Specify which camp(s) you’re registering for, and you will be emailed a sibling discount code to apply to your order. Offer not valid after checkout.
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Yes. You can cancel for a full refund up to 30 days before your camp week takes place. There are no refunds for canceling after a 30-day period. We charge a $50 processing fee for canceling or switching your camp week. Once your fee is paid, your previous transaction will be refunded.
There’s no such thing as bad weather.
Our motto at forest school is: "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes." Appropriate clothing for Forest School is CRITICAL to the success of the program. Clothing guidelines are available in the parent handbook. Our experienced teachers will be there to guide you every step of the way to ensure the safety of students in all weather situations. During periods of inclement weather, students will be gathered indoors, or class will be cancelled if necessary.
